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  • The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Ready Keeps You Stuck

    The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Ready Keeps You Stuck
    Jun 6 2026
    We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows—but behavioral science shows it's actually backwards. This episode dives into why 'fake it till you make it' has some surprising research behind it, and how tiny actions can hijack your brain into genuine enthusiasm (plus my spectacular failure trying to become a morning person). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    19 min
  • The Productivity Paradox: Why Getting More Done Is Making You Less Effective

    The Productivity Paradox: Why Getting More Done Is Making You Less Effective
    Jun 5 2026
    We've been sold the idea that peak productivity means cramming more into every hour, but research suggests this approach actually destroys the deep work that creates real results. I'll share why my own productivity system nearly burned me out, what the science says about cognitive load and attention residue, and the counterintuitive strategies that actually move the needle on meaningful work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    20 min
  • The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to 'Feel Like It' Is Sabotaging Your Goals

    The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to 'Feel Like It' Is Sabotaging Your Goals
    Jun 4 2026
    We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science reveals it actually works backwards—and this flip changes everything about how you approach the stuff you keep putting off. Plus, the uncomfortable truth about why your most motivated moments often lead to your biggest failures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    16 min
  • The Comparison Trap: Why Your Brain's Benchmarking System Is Broken

    The Comparison Trap: Why Your Brain's Benchmarking System Is Broken
    Jun 3 2026
    Ever notice how a promotion feels amazing until you see your colleague got a bigger one? We dive into the research on relative thinking and why your brain's built-in comparison engine might be sabotaging your happiness. Plus, practical strategies that actually work when you can't stop measuring yourself against others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    18 min
  • The Motivation Myth: Why Feeling Ready Is the Enemy of Getting Started

    The Motivation Myth: Why Feeling Ready Is the Enemy of Getting Started
    Jun 2 2026
    We've been told to 'find our motivation' and 'get inspired' before taking action, but behavioral research shows this backwards approach keeps us stuck in endless preparation mode. This episode unpacks why waiting to feel motivated is a trap, explores the science of action-first behavior change, and shares real experiments in starting before you're ready. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    21 min
  • The Productivity Paradox: How Optimization Culture Is Making Us Less Effective

    The Productivity Paradox: How Optimization Culture Is Making Us Less Effective
    Jun 1 2026
    We're drowning in productivity hacks, apps, and systems, yet somehow getting less done than ever. This episode digs into why our obsession with optimization is backfiring, explores the research on what actually drives meaningful work, and shares the uncomfortable truth about why I ditched my color-coded calendar for something embarrassingly simple. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    21 min
  • The Confidence Con: Why Self-Esteem Advice Backfires (And What Actually Builds Resilience)

    The Confidence Con: Why Self-Esteem Advice Backfires (And What Actually Builds Resilience)
    May 31 2026
    We've been told to 'fake it till you make it' and practice positive self-talk, but research shows this advice can actually make us more fragile. I'll share why my mirror affirmations made me feel worse, what neuroscience reveals about real confidence, and the surprisingly counterintuitive strategies that actually build lasting resilience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    15 min
  • The Productivity Paradox: Why Getting More Done Is Making Us Do Less

    The Productivity Paradox: Why Getting More Done Is Making Us Do Less
    May 30 2026
    We've turned productivity into performance art, obsessing over systems, apps, and hacks while actually accomplishing less of what matters. This episode digs into why our quest for efficiency often becomes elaborate procrastination, and explores what research reveals about the difference between being busy and being effective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    14 min